The Canon 16x IS II is a 16x zoom lens designed specifically for the XL series miniDV camcorders. The lens comes standard with both the XL-1S and Xl-2 and is backward compatible with the XL-1, providing improved quality over the original 16x model. Features include added servo control in manual mode, improved low-speed crawling zoom, a free-spinning focus ring and enhanced optics.
| Mount | XL |
| Image Format | 1/3" |
| Focal Length | 5.5-88mm (16x Zoom) |
| Aperture | f/1.6 (Max) |
| Iris Type | Servo |
| Focus Type | Servo |
| Horizontal View Angle |
47° at 5.5mm 3° at 88mm |
| Macro | No |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 3.6 x 3.6 x 5.3" (9.2 x 9.2 x 13.4 cm) |
| Weight | 1.4 lb (0.6 kg) |